Join us at Sun Outdoors Sarasota for a special week of remembrance, reflection, and celebration as we honor the brave men and women who served our country. In recognition of Memorial Day, we invite you to take part in a variety of patriotic-themed activities and family-friendly events designed to bring our community together in gratitude.

Schedule of Events:

12:00 PM
Daily Free Crafts
Create a beautiful poppy flower using coffee filters, markers, and a little creativity! This craft is a wonderful way to celebrate Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or simply enjoy nature-inspired art.

Location: Activities Center

12:00 PM
American Flag Handprint
Celebrate patriotism with a fun and creative American Flag Handprint Craft! This hands-on activity lets kids create their very own stars and stripes using just paint and their handprint, making a perfect keepsake for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or Veterans Day!

Location: Activities Center

12:30 PM
Build-A-Friend
Bring your imagination to life with Build-A-Friend at our Activity Center—choose your perfect stuffed animal from our selection, stuff it to huggable perfection with stuffing and a star, seal it up with the help of our friendly staff, and fill out a new birth certificate for your new additio

Location: Activities Center

01:00 PM
Patriotic Star Wreath
Show your red, white, and blue spirit by creating a beautiful patriotic wreath to hang on your door! This fun and festive craft is perfect for celebrating Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Veterans Day. Using simple materials, you'll design a wreath full of stars, stripes, and American pride!

Location: Activities Center

01:30 PM
Ceramic Painting
Create your own masterpiece with Ceramic Painting at our Activity Center—choose your favorite ceramic piece from our selection and paint it to reflect your unique style and creativity!

Location: Activities Center

02:00 PM
Suncatcher Painting
Shine with creativity in Suncatcher Painting at the Activity Center! Choose from our wide selection of plastic suncatchers and let your artistic side flourish as you paint them with suncatcher paint. Watch your artwork turn into stained glass as the sun gleams through - it's a sun-soaked adventure in creativity!

Location: Activities Center

03:00 PM
Tie Dye/Reverse Dye
Transform your plain white shirts, bold black tees, vibrant greens, radiant reds, and navy blues with sunny yellow into colorful canvases with Tie Dye/Reverse Dye at our Activity Center—choose from a variety of sizes, and explore the magic of vibrant dyes and creative techniques, either by rubber banding and coloring indoors or crafting unique bleach patterns outdoors!

Location: Activities Center

04:00 PM
Design Your Own Hat
Get ready to show off your style! Customize your own hat using a variety of fun patches. Mix and match designs to create a one-of-a-kind look that's uniquely yours. Perfect for all ages—let your creativity shine!

Location: Activities Center

05:00 PM
Sand Art
In the Activities Center, kids can enjoy the colorful world of Sand Art by layering vibrant sands into bottles or jars to create stunning, personalized designs. This creative activity not only sparks imagination but also results in a beautiful, tangible piece of art to showcase and treasure.

Location: Activities Center

05:30 PM
Red Light! Green Light!
Ready… set… stop! Join us for a classic game of Red Light, Green Light that's all about speed, focus, and fun. Race toward the finish line, but be careful—when the caller says "Red Light," you've got to freeze! A great game for kids and families to enjoy together with lots of laughs and friendly competition.

Location: Activities Center